According to fire officials in San Jose, Calif., at least 21 people suffered second- or third-degree burns while walking barefoot across hot coals. The ritual is part of an event presented by motivational speaker Tony Robbins. The “Firewalk Experience” is promoted as a way to “unleash the power within.”
Hot on the trail
The plan was to help release power,
But soon the party grew sour;
For the man the students admire,
They all walked, barefoot, across fire.
Then it all came apart at the seams
As folks all around heard the screams.
Some wondered – could they reach their goals
Without walking on burning hot coals?
Because one of their major concerns
Is it’s really no fun – and it burns.
© 2012 Jim Gordon
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